Jenkins on the NBA

For today’s paper and iPad editions, Bruce Jenkins wraps up the NBA postseason and looks ahead to the offseason. Topics include the labor issues, Dwight Howard’s possible Orlando exit, LeBron James, and the Warriors’ arena noise pollution. Here’s the beginning of the column:

Signing off on the NBA, where the really fun part is about to begin: players and fans paying for the owners’ sins.

The process never fails to amaze, in any sport. Owners sign off on a collective-bargaining agreement, forging peace until further notice. Out of desperation — or at times, just plain arrogance — they wildly overspend, sending the salary structure out of control. Then they demand a new agreement, hoping to be saved from themselves.

The full column is available now to readers of the Chron’s new iPad app. It is free to subscribers or can be downloaded for a free trial. Go to sfgate.com/iPad